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In your small groups-

Look at the analysis of the Rosa Parks cartoon on pg.9-10 in your LOC book. Analyze the above political cartoon for its use of the rhetorical triangle and appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos.
  • What is the subject?
  • How does the audience feel about the subject?
  • What persona, or role, is the writer/speaker taking?
Describe appeals to:
  • ethos
  • pathos
  • logos


Modeling: Einstein's Letter (pg.9-10)

As a class, use the graphic organizer to analyze Einstein's use of rhetoric.
external image msword.png The Rhetorical Triangle- graphic organizer.doc

Small Groups: A Whole New Mind

Use the graphic organizer to analyze Pink's use of rhetoric in the passage concerning Asia on pages 36-40.
external image msword.png The Rhetorical Triangle- graphic organizer.doc

So... What About Independent Reading?????

Let's look at independent reading requirements for this year. You may wonder why they seem relatively simple compared to last year. I want QUALITY not quantity! Push yourself to venture past the "candy reads." Find some books you can go in-depth with. I want to see you jump into some nonfiction, classics, and adult bestsellers!